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Latest Storm Daniel damage estimate reaches €5 billion
Measures required to counter the effects of Storm Daniel, a deadly cyclone that struck the country in September 2023, will cost €5 billion, Deputy Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Christos Triantopoulos stated at a forum in Volos addressing the disaster.
PM, defense minister send different signals on Meteor missile sale
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Defense Minister Nikos Dendias approached the possibility of France selling the powerful Meteor missile to Turkey in different tones on Wednesday.
Key figures tackle big issues at Delphi Brussels Forum [Live]
The Third Delphi Brussels Forum takes place on Thursday at the Hotel Sofitel Brussels Europe, organized by the Delphi Economic Forum and Kathimerini English Edition.
Experts meet to discuss seismic activity at Santorini volcano
A meeting of experts and state officials was convened at the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry on Wednesday to discuss an uptick in seismic-volcanic activity in the area of the Santorini caldera.
Only five out of every eight women are employed
The low participation of Greeks in the labor market was once again highlighted by the recent data by the OECD for the third quarter of 2024.
Household wealth rises 31% in three years
Household net wealth in Greece has shown a significant recovery since 2022, as according to data published by the European Central Bank, in the second quarter of 2024 the total net wealth of households in the country amounted to 956 billion euros and was increased by approximately 31% since the beginning of 2022.
Gov’t delegation at new Microsoft data center
Microsoft Greece, Cyprus and Malta CEO Yanna Andronopoulou on Wednesday briefed a government delegation that included Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos, Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of State Makis Voridis and Secretary-General for Private Investments Stellina Siarapi on the progress of Microsoft’s Cloud Region investment, during their visit to a Microsoft data center that is under construction in Spata, East Attica.
Greece’s 13-week treasury bill interest rate drops to 2.37%
The interest rate on an auction of 500 million euros of 13-week treasury bills held on Wednesday fell to 2.37% from 2.82% in the previous auction last December, according to the Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA).
Northern destinations record best January in years
Hoteliers in mountain destinations, especially those near ski resorts, have been talking about the best January for many years.
Former US Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Bob Menendez, New Jersey’s disgraced former senator who was once one of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison after being convicted of being at the center of an audacious and yearslong international bribery scheme.
Rethinking secondary education
Despite numerous reforms by various governments, secondary education in Greece has yet to break free from its role as a mere “stepping stone” to universities.
Funding of municipalities being linked to results
The government has unveiled a new evaluation system for municipalities and regions, offering a €50 million performance-based bonus to top-performing local governments.
Banks enlist assets of funds
First up is Attica Bank, through a collaboration with Resolute Cepal Greece.
Trump: All stick, no carrot
After World War II, the United States firmly established its hegemony in the West and across the globe.
Greek farmers at an impasse
Greek farmers are demanding changes to the Hellenic Agricultural Insurance Organization (ELGA) regulations to expand compensation coverage for climate-induced damage.
ATHEX: Mixed day sees index edge higher
The mixed picture at Athinon Avenue at the end of trade on Wednesday did not stop the benchmark from registering yet another 13.5-year high
Animal deaths at Athens municipal shelter spark outrage over alleged neglect
Four animals have died in rapid succession at the Municipality of Athens’ Shelter of Socrates, sparking outrage from volunteers and animal rights groups.
PASOK accuses PM of attempting to evade responsibility for Tempe rail crash
Main opposition PASOK accused Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of trying to “evade his responsibilities” over the Tempe disaster following his interview on Wednesday.
Israeli airstrike kills three Turks attempting to cross from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey says
An Israeli airstrike killed three Turkish citizens who attempted to cross illegally from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey’s foreign ministry has said.